Price Reduction - Golf Course - Primary on Main - Adult 55+
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Address
529 Contemplation Way, Middletown, DE
Price
$ 569,900
Property Attributes
  • MLS#DENC2105858
  • TypeSingle Family
  • Listing Status ACTIVE
  • CountyNEW CASTLE
  • CityMiddletown
  • AreaSouth Of The Canal
  • NeighborhoodWhispering Woods
  • Zip19709
  • StyleCarriage House
  • Year Built2021
  • Taxes$ 4538
  • Price$ 569,900
  • Bedrooms3
  • Full Bathrooms2
  • Half Bathrooms1
  • Sqr Footage2375
  • Lot Size0.19 Acres
Data Source:
Bright MLS
Property Description

Welcome to 529 Contemplation Way, an exceptional home located in the highly sought-after Whispering Woods 55+ active adult community in Middletown, Delaware, where luxury, convenience, and a carefree lifestyle come together. Designed for buyers seeking the ease of first-floor living without sacrificing space, this beautifully maintained home offers the perfect blend of elegance, flexibility, and low-maintenance living. Outstanding curb appeal, a welcoming covered front porch, and manicured landscaping create an inviting first impression, while the dramatic two-story foyer and rich hardwood flooring throughout most of the main level immediately showcase the home's quality craftsmanship. The open-concept floor plan is filled with abundant natural light and soaring vaulted ceilings, creating a bright, spacious atmosphere ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The expansive family room flows seamlessly into the dining area before opening to the screened porch and oversized stamped concrete patio, providing exceptional indoor-outdoor living for morning coffee, relaxing evenings, or entertaining family and friends. The beautifully appointed kitchen is the centerpiece of the home, featuring stainless steel appliances, designer countertops, a stylish tile backsplash, abundant cabinetry, hardwood flooring, an undermount sink with a gooseneck faucet, and a large center island with seating and additional storage. Just beyond, the sun-filled breakfast area with its vaulted ceiling offers the perfect place to begin each day. The spacious main-level primary suite provides the comfort today's buyers desire with a tray ceiling, generous closet space, and a private bath featuring a double vanity and walk-in shower. A dedicated first-floor office offers flexibility for working from home, hobbies, crafts, or a quiet reading room, while the convenient first-floor laundry room and powder room complete the thoughtfully designed main level. Upstairs, you'll discover three additional spacious rooms along with an open loft overlooking the main living area, creating the perfect second family room, media room, game room, or private retreat for overnight guests and visiting family. Whether you're hosting holidays or simply need additional living space, this versatile layout adapts beautifully to your lifestyle. The expansive unfinished basement provides exceptional storage and endless possibilities for future finished living space, including a recreation room, fitness studio, workshop, hobby room, or home theater. Beyond the home itself, Whispering Woods offers one of Middletown's premier active adult lifestyles, featuring a beautifully appointed clubhouse, fitness center, outdoor swimming pool, gathering spaces, and an active social calendar filled with clubs, activities, and community events. Lawn care and snow removal are included, allowing homeowners more time to travel, relax, and enjoy everything the community has to offer. Ideally located just minutes from Historic Downtown Middletown, residents enjoy convenient access to outstanding restaurants, boutique shopping, coffee shops, grocery stores, healthcare, parks, walking trails, golf courses, and major commuter routes including Route 1, while remaining within easy reach of Delaware's beaches, Wilmington, and Philadelphia. Combining timeless architecture, an open and flexible floor plan, abundant natural light, outstanding indoor and outdoor living spaces, resort-style community amenities, and the convenience of move-in-ready first-floor living, 529 Contemplation Way presents a rare opportunity to enjoy the lifestyle you've been waiting for in one of Middletown's most desirable 55+ communities.

Elementary School Middle School High School
Cedar Lane Elementary School Alfred G Waters Middle School Middletown High School
Price History
7/9/2026 Listed $579,900
8/3/2026 2$569,900

General Features

Living Area 2375
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central A/C
Possession Negotiable
Roof Asphalt
Appliances Built-In Microwave,Built-In Range,Dishwasher,Stainless Steel Appliances
Zoning S
HOA Fee 315.00
Garage Spaces 2.00
Association Fee Includes Common Area Maintenance,Lawn Maintenance,Pool(s),Recreation Facility,Snow Removal,Trash,Ext Bldg Maint
Patio/Porch Features Patio(s),Porch(es)
Architectural Style Carriage House
Construction Materials Vinyl Siding
School District APPOQUINIMINK
Exclusions All Personal Property
Year Built 2021
Levels 2
Tax Year 2025
Ownership Fee Simple
Cool Fuel Natural Gas
Accessibility None
Assoc Fee Paid Per Monthly
County NEW CASTLE
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
Association Amenities Bar/Lounge,Billiard Room,Club House,Common Grounds,Community Center,Fitness Center,Recreational Center,Pickleball Courts,Meeting Room
HOA Yes
Subdivision Name WHISPERING WOODS
Garage Y/N Yes
Water Access Y/N No
Other Structures Above Grade,Below Grade
Full Baths 2
Status ACTIVE
Directions From DE-896 (Summit Bridge Road),turn onto Whispering Woods Road. Turn right to stay on Whispering Woods Road,then turn left onto Contemplation Way. The home will be on your left.
City MIDDLETOWN
Disclosures Lead Based Paint - State,Prop Disclosure,Radon
Senior Community Y/N Yes
MLS Area South Of The Canal (30907)
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Lot Size Square Feet 8276.00
Tax Assessed Value 519600.0
Tax Annual Amount 4538.0
Property Condition Excellent
Structure Type Detached
Condo/Coop Association fee Y/N No
Bathrooms Full Main Level 1
Bathrooms Count Main Level 2.00
Price Per Sq Ft Total AG 239.96
Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
Community Pool Features In Ground
Senior Community Age Req 55
Vacation Rental Y/N No
Total SQFT 2375
Standard Status Active
Year Built Source Assessor
Legal Subdivision WHISPERING WOODS
Tax Lot 039

Interior Features

Interior Amenities Bathroom - Soaking Tub,Bathroom - Walk-In Shower,Breakfast Area,Combination Dining/Living,Dining Area,Curved Staircase,Entry Level Bedroom,Floor Plan - Open,Kitchen - Eat-In,Kitchen - Gourmet,Kitchen
Heating Fuel Natural Gas
Basement Full
Flooring Hardwood
Hot Water Electric
Basement (Y/N) Yes
Heating Y/N Yes
Fireplace Y/N No
Above Grade Finished Area 2375
Half Baths 1
Central Air Y/N Yes
Total Bedrooms 3
Room Type Dining Room,Primary Bedroom,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Bedroom 4,Kitchen,Family Room,Loft,Office,Primary Bathroom
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type Square Feet
LivingAreaSource Assessor
Laundry Type Main Floor
Below Grade Unfin Area Units Square Feet
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source Assessor
Below Grade Finished Area Source Assessor
Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels 2
Bedrooms Count Upper Level 1 2
Bathrooms Half Main Level 1
Bathrooms Full Upper Level 1 1
Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels 1
Bathrooms Count Upper Level 1 1.00
Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels 1
Above Grade Finished Area Source Assessor
Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type Square Feet
Total Baths 3

Exterior Features

Pool Yes - Community
Water Source Public
Total Parking Spaces 2
Garage Features Garage - Front Entry
Type of Parking Attached Garage
Foundation Details Concrete Perimeter
Water View Y/N No
Lot Dimensions 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Size Acres 0.19
Lot Size Source Assessor
Waterfront Y/N No
Land Assessed Value 113600.00
Navigable Water Y/N No
Water Oriented Y/N No
# of Attached Garage Spaces 2
LotDimensionsSource Assessor

Room Details

Room Dimensions Level Flooring Details
Bedroom 2 Upper 1
Bedroom 3 Upper 1
Bedroom 4 Upper 1
Dining Room Main
Family Room Main
Kitchen Main
Loft Upper 1
Office Main
Primary Bathroom Main
Primary Bedroom Main

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Property vs Single Family Average in 19709

Price
AVG $720K
$570K
Taxes
AVG $5,200
$4,538
Year Built
AVG 2014
2021
Visits
AVG 1095
253
Data Provided by Inside Real Estate®